How do you defend a bigger, taller guy posting up on you?

[tgan3]

Im only 5'9 in normal shoes. Usually one of the smallest guys on the court. Therefore, most of the times I get posted up when playing against bigger and better competition.

Just wondering is there anyway to stop the post guy. Cause it seems quite impossible. Though my friend taught me to stick the elbow out on him and keep low which would work.

[LevisJeans]

You're 5'9" and you play center on your team? Or are you talking about playing pickup games? If you're that size you have no reason to be in the post. You should be playing guard and playing at the perimeter.

[tgan3]

You're 5'9" and you play center on your team? Or are you talking about playing pickup games? If you're that size you have no reason to be in the post. You should be playing guard and playing at the perimeter.

No, im just playing recreationally pick up games. Its usually man to man, therefore sometimes i end myself up in the post.

[NotYetGreat]

If it's man and you're one of the smallest guys in the court, what are you doing being in the paint, man? Take your (proper) man and defend him. However, I'm roughly the same height as you, and in my village, I'm usually the tallest already. Just remember to not be afraid to make contact. I don't mean shoving him and stuff. Just nudge him a little and let him know that you won't back down. Don't lean in too much. Lean in too much and he can quickly take advantage of that. Also be quick on your feet, yet try to keep him from going as deep in as he can.

[1manfastbreak]

foul him.

[Chalkmaze]

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/295721...as_advantages/

[iamgine]

Well you can't cover him 1 on 1. You can trap him one way while your friend rotate to help. Ain't happening in pick up game though.

[Grinder]

Don't allow position, and/or front him. If you've got help on the weakside, try to steal the entry pass. If he's posting you off the dribble, stay low and don't allow him to back you down and then contest well.

[MannyO]

you have to play him up harass his dribble and weak hand, make him play reckless. You will either get the steal because you have a lower center of gravity or he will probably turn it over on his own. Also get in his head, frustrate him make him play out of control.

[Automajic23]

annoy him every time he comes to the block. keep him out of the paint as much as possible by denying position and fronting him, get him frustrated. If you push him enough, in a pick up game he should eventually call quits on the post and settle playing from the outside. OR he'll get really mad and start trying things he might not be good at like attacking you face up, trying to cross you over, etc. In this case... cookies! cookies!

[HylianNightmare]

front him on the entry pass, swipe that ball, don't be afraid to mix it up a bit, make him work for his position down low

[NotYetGreat]

foul him.

If he's not a good shooter.

[supersmashbros]

If you have better foot work, agility, and hops you shouldn't have too much difficulty defending against a slightly taller, bigger guy.

[1manfastbreak]

If he's not a good shooter

well if its a pick up game might as well, no penalty for fouls. but if its an officated game then your best bet is to front /deny the entry pass, but you must have weakside help, like said before.

just gotta stand your ground, this is a lose-lose situation.

[NotYetGreat]

well if its a pick up game might as well, no penalty for fouls. but if its an officated game then your best bet is to front /deny the entry pass, but you must have weakside help, like said before.

just gotta stand your ground, this is a lose-lose situation.

Damn. I forgot I was in the streetball section.